Delayed

[Alfiebax2]

Hi everyone just thought I'd keep you up to spec .As you all know I was due to go in RBH for LVRS on September 9 th surgery on 10 th .Well the bad news is I'm in the throes of a chest infection ,talk about sods law ,I've been healthy all this year ,until now .The sad thing is in formed RBH and the surgeon said it's too dangerous to operate even if I was better by then ......so it's been scheduled for 10th October now so please keep all your fingers crossed for me that nothing else goes wrong .Thank you all my friends

Love Babs 💕

[sassy59]

Oh dear Babs, that’s a shame but the 10th October will soon come round and your op will go ahead. Get well soon and take care xxxx😘

[Alfiebax2 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks Sassy .I knew it would be a risk trying to stay healthy for my op but I've had a very well year ......until now .Thank you for your good wishes .

Love Babs 💕

[davecarol2]

Fingers crossed babs rest up get over infection and hey time flies so won't be long x wishing you all the very best regards Davy boy xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to davecarol2]

Thank you my friend

Love Babs 💕

[Hidden]

Never a good time for a chest infection Alfie but that's awful,hopefully you will be OK for October,same sort of scenario for me last year when I had prostate removed chest infection cancelled appointment ect..but I got a cancellation and op was carried out 5th December and went well so fingers crossed for you, Ger

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

Love Babs ❣️

[Hidden]

So sorry.Babs

[maggiewhiteley]

Oh Babs what a shame ! You best concentrate on getting and keeping well now, ready for October ! By the way had all my tests now including signing up for PR, also found out Alpha 1 carrier in the process, anyway jusst waiting decision now.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Thank you Maggie, why do I get chest infection now of all times ,I've been so healthy this year but cest la vie I will get there .Hope you hear soon .love and hugs to you

Babs 💝💝💝💝

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Alfiebax2]

like you said "sods law". Chin up and soldier on ! Sure you ain't been out clubin'

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Oh yea I've definitely been burning the candle at both ends 🤣 forgotten what's that like now ......getting too old hun 😊😊♥️

[skischool]

Well Babs,our little race to get things sorted takes another little twist then,i am so sorry to hear of your chest infection,what bad luck,shove those a.b's down your neck and lets get you back on track but they are wise and your procedure is a great deal more invasive than mine and you need to be as fit as a small fiddle for the best and swiftest recovery.still rooting for you.................Love ski's and scruff's xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to skischool]

Thank you so much for your kind words .I thought when I contacted RBH that might be the outcome so I was half expecting .😢 Anyway thank God for rescue packs always being in my drawer at home started yesterday ,already beginning to feel half sensible 😊 It was just bad timing but October will soon be here then onwards and upwards as they say 🤣

Love and hugs to you my friend 💝💝💝. Babs x

[Hacienda in reply to skischool]

Hi Dear Amigo, I had you and Babs in my Diary for both about 10th September, I have already spoken to Babs re October 10th. Are you still on Schedule for your New Shiny Valves?

Hasta Luego Amigo's Skis Y Scruffita. Besos XXXX

[skischool in reply to Hacienda]

Querida Amiga.not quite right los.I have my chartis bronchoscopy under sedation on 05th Sept,then dependent on the collateral ventilation results the valves sometime after that,only about 6 months behind schedule besos xx

[Hacienda in reply to skischool]

Hola Carino, I will be thinking of you for the 5th, I'm at QE Transplant Hospital on the 4th September. I had a CT Scan last week to make sure my valves have stayed in place. I have another Appt., at my Local Hospital on the 12th to Discuss the CT Scan Results. Otherwise, I am doing fine since the Valves, had a Big Party for Hubby's 50th, My Daughter had been here for 1 week, Miss her so Much, Watched the Reveal Gender Party Live on my Wassap for my Granddaughters "Bump" Its a Girl, a Sister for Amelia, So we will have 2 Great Granddaughters. I received my Beautiful New Car last Tuesday a Renault Captur, She is called " Feliz" and is Red & Silver...So Lots happening hear all Good , all Positive.

Keep Happy & positive Yourself Carino as you Do Always. Abrazos y Besos a ti, gentle Hugs for Scruffita. xxxxxxx

[skischool in reply to Hacienda]

Sounds like you have had some good times recently and many reasons to celebrate,hope you enjoy your new 'happy' car,i am thinking to get the Citroen c 3 aircross on the motability when i can work up the enthusiasm,i would normally get something small and sporty but it sounds a bit more practical for me. xxx

[Hacienda in reply to skischool]

Had a Citroen C3 , the previous Model when I worked as an estate agent in Spain, it was a Company Car it did me well for all the kilometres I travelled in it. Today's C3 is lovely, been advertised on TV recently. Enjoy Every Day Carino...Go for it sooner , you know you have to. Besitos XXXXX

[kathbrad3 in reply to Hacienda]

Are you pleased with the car i have one of those on order pick up at the end of September also when you had the valves now long did it take before you felt the benefit

[Hacienda in reply to kathbrad3]

Morning Kath, Are you having Valves? I felt the Benefit of the Valves Straight away, after time they Improved my Breathing a little more, although I still have Oxygen 16 Hours, Night time is OK, The problem is finding the other 8 Hours during the day. Yes, I love my New Car Renault Captur, You will enjoy Yours, I have named my girl. Best Of Luck xxxxx

[kathbrad3 in reply to Hacienda]

No I'm not suitable for the valves but my sister had some just over a week ago and showing no improvement although she did get an infection after so hoping she will be better when it clears

[Hacienda in reply to kathbrad3]

Hi Again Kath, We are all affected differently, Your Sister may need a bit longer, it's only a week ago, I was told I may get an Infection , Cough or Exacerbation, I've had the Cough and went to my GP with it, just so he could listen to my chest, nothing untoward. It seems to have cleared up now. But, I am very happy with My Valves, I'm able to walk from the Room to Room without Gasping for Breadth. I've just had a CT Scan to see how the valves are working and that they Haven't moved, I will know at my next Appointment in September. xxx

[breatheeasy1]

Hi Babs, what bad timing! So sorry youve developed an infection...take those meds and get yourself well enough and the 10th October will be here before you know it. Lots of love to you and everything crossed...🙏🙏❤💞

[Alfiebax2 in reply to breatheeasy1]

Thank you and yes talk about bad timing indeed .I've had a really well year up til now .Thought I could get away with it but no my surgeon ,Mr Jordan said no way as it will be too dangerous close to an infection and antibiotics .Got the letter today I go in7 the Oct operate on the 8 th. So another extra 4 weeks but I'm sure it will pass quickly .I'm sure your Chartris will go well I had mine in February .Good luck for the 5 th and keep us informed .

love and hugs

Babs 💕♥️👏

[breatheeasy1 in reply to Alfiebax2]

Hi Babs not sure but I think your reply was probably meant for skischool ? Only because he's got the chartris on the 5th not me...

Lots of love and luck to you though...😙❤

[skischool in reply to breatheeasy1]

Love and luck to both of you spring chicks xx i am happy to share the Chartis as i am sure i can find better thing to do.

[breatheeasy1 in reply to skischool]

I'd happily do it for you Skis but I'm not sure you'd get the results you were expecting...😂 x

[Alfiebax2 in reply to breatheeasy1]

Put it down to my age , sorry XX💝

[breatheeasy1 in reply to Alfiebax2]

No need to apologise...I regularly get thoroughly confused on this site and I cant even blame my age 😂. ❤💕

[Alfiebax2 in reply to breatheeasy1]

Haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[HungryHufflepuff]

That really is lousy timing. There’s never a great time to get a chest infection but this really is not a good time. I hope you feel better quickly and you can have your surgery then. 💐

[Alfiebax2 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you I'm sure I will be fit in October .

Love Babs 💕💕💕

[Spacecat1]

Best Wishes Babs 10th October will be here soon. Look after yourself.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thank you

Love Babs 💕

[Croydonia]

You need to be in tip top condition for lvrs, so better to wait a few weeks. Good luck for then, I’ll be thinking of you in Alexandra ward, with those lovely nurses!

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Croydonia]

Thank you my friend I had heard the nurses there were lovely .

Love Babs ❤️

[Wint]

How disappointing. But just a blip.

I had my valves (seven of the little things) in mid-February at the RBH and I'm doing so well. Life-changing.

True they've now dscovered a bacterium in my lungs which needs to be dealt with in case it turns nasty in the future, which means (probably) two weeks as an inpatient soon for intravenous antibiotics follwed by lifelong prohylactic inhaled antibiotics twice day... but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes.

All the very best for October 10th.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Wint]

I'm so glad your valves are working for you and wish you continued good health .Letter came already ,in 7 th Oct op on 8 th. Did they tell you what the bacterium was called as when I came into the Brompton in Feb for trials and had a chartis .After a couple of days when I came home they rang with one of the results to say I had bacterium growing / living in my lungs .It was called Klebsiella pneumoniae .I have meds to take 2 weeks before the op just wondered if yours was the same .As far as I'm aware I have no symptomsand they said it might be colonised and not cause me any problems button take the meds as a precautionary measure .Good luck to .

Love Babs ❤️

[Wint in reply to Alfiebax2]

I have two bacteria discovered after the procedure. One is Mycobacterium Something which they won't bother about unless I get symptoms. The other is Pseudomonas Something which is the one they want get rid of/prevent mulitplying. I understand this is because it loves to colonise foreign bodies (the valves) and can be nasty in those of us with less than perfect (!!) lungs.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Wint]

Thanks for your quick reply .I hope you get it sorted out as the second one doesn't sound too good .Continued good health to you

Love Babs ❤️

[Dedalus]

That sucks, but not too long till 10th October. Good luck for it xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you I know it will soon be here .Got the letter already ,go in 7 th Oct op on the 8 th so I'm fighting to get fit .Antibiotics kicked in quickly and I'm feeling so much better so 🤞I stay healthy til Oct..Thanks again

Love Babs ❤️

[Dedalus in reply to Alfiebax2]

You're doing all the right things Babs so fingers crossed there'll be no more delays. Takes so much to get psyched up for operations & then be disappointed. Sending hugs and all best wishes xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you my friend I was so geared upmentally for September 10 th but nature had her way and stopped me in my tracks with the dreaded chest infection .It knocked me sideways as I've been really healthy for 9 months 😊

You take care

Love Babs ❤️

[Ergendl]

Sorry to hear about your infection and the delay. Hope all works out for you on 10th October.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you and fingers crossed I stay healthy til then 🤞🤞🤞.

Love Babs xxx

[maggiewhiteley]

Hey, Hope you are fit and well for your op! Will be thinking 😔 of you

let us know how it goes.

hugs xx. Maggie

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Hi Maggie all was going great until yesterday .I seem to have developed a rather annoying non productive cough also feel like I've got a cold coming .Granted it's not a chest infection but I go in on Sunday and although I feel ok I'm not sure whether to tell them ......

or not .Thanks for your good wishes Maggie and of course I will keep you all up to spec .Hope you are well and fighting fit .You take care

Love Babs 💖xxxxx